Jacking up the Beast... never thought I'd have to ask...

[Melifluonze]

So, I've got my '67 New Yorker up on a jack on the K frame (in front of the oil pan). I'm staring at the underside trying to figure out where to put the jack stands... I tried placing them under the front frame members on either side, but, when I lower it it seems like there's too much weight in front to have them there! The whole car is changing position!!! The car is solid, that's not the problem...

Is this the right place, or is there a secret here??? Yikes!

- M

 

[polara71]

I've set mine under the cross member , the lower control arms or the frame rail just before they rise up into the engine bay

 

[Melifluonze]

When under the frame rails, does the front of the car come down alarmingly when you remove the jack? Is that "droop" ok? Maybe I'm just not used to it, coming from a Dart...

 

[polara71]

I try to keep them as far forward as possible, I suppose at the front body mounts.. look at it this way. If you had it on a lift where would they put the front arms?

 

[polara71]

And yes, sometimes I do think it is too much weight....but it's fine

 

[commando1]

Some visualization may help.
Like what was said, anywhere from the front crossmember and forward.
As you can see, the front stub frame (no K-member) is as rugged as a battleship.

 

[Melifluonze]

Ok, so my feelings are on the money, don't place the stands under the sections of what look like frame near the hinges of the front doors...

 

[Melifluonze]

Move them further forward somewhere...

 

[polara71]

Under the body mounts. You can't move them much further forward or the jack stand will slip up into the wheel well

 

[commando1]

Ok, so my feelings are on the money, don't place the stands under the sections of what look like frame near the hinges of the front doors...

Those outriggers aren't the most optimum place in the world but they are usually the only place accessible to the arms when using a lift. And millions of the cars have been on lifts innumerable times.

 

[Melifluonze]

Ok, it's on the stands, and my heart is pounding...

 

[commando1]

Just keep your cell phone by your side while under the car...

 

[Big_John]

Lose the board. It will be much more secure if the frame is down on the jack.

After you do that, grab the bumper and give it a sideways shake. It may move a little... don't let it scare you. That "settles" it on the jack stands.

 

[Fratzog]

That's exactly where I put my stands except I use short pieces of 2X4 to prevent divots in the frame.

 

[polara71]

Ok, it's on the stands, and my heart is pounding...View attachment 70134

There you go, you got it. Id insert the thumbs up icon but that was taken from us

 

[joetrucker]

Id insert the thumbs up icon but that was taken from us

What is the red car in the background...looks mopar?

 

[polara71]

What is the red car in the background...looks mopar?

You quoted me but I presume you are asking the OP...

 

[1978 NYB]

There you go, you got it. Id insert the thumbs up icon but that was taken from us

Here you go...

 

[polara71]

That one is a little creepy but thank you just the same

 

[John A]

Is that jack stand a quality piece? I do not like the looks of it, just my opinion.